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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,851.45, 357,145.26 and 151,447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,851.45, 357,145.26 and 151,447.88 is: 208,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,851.45 : 357,145.26 = 151,447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,851.45/357,145.26 = 151,447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,851.45x = 357,145.26 × 151,447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,851.45x = 54,088,892,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088,892,479.05/258,851.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,957.27

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